1/ CNN sued Trump and several White House aides asking the court to restore Jim Acosta’s access to the White House. Trump suspended Acosta’s press pass last week after a confrontation during a press conference. The suit alleges that Acosta’s and CNN’s First and Fifth Amendment rights are being violated by the White House’s ban. “This is not a step we have taken lightly. But the White House action is unprecedented,� CNN president Jeff Zucker said. Sanders responded by saying that CNN is “grandstanding� by suing. She added that the administration will “vigorously defend� itself. (CNN / Washington Post / New York Times)

2/ Maryland asked a federal judge to declare Rod Rosenstein the acting attorney general instead of Matthew Whitaker, arguing that the selection of Jeff Sessions’ former chief of staff violated federal law and exceeded the appointment authority outlined in the Constitution. Trump installed Whitaker as acting attorney general last week after ordering Sessions to resign from the post. (NBC News / Reuters)

3/ Trump is considering replacing John Kelly and Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen. Kelly has had repeated disputes with Melania Trump over staffing issues and travel requests, and clashed with national security adviser John Bolton and his deputy, Mira Ricardel, deputy national security adviser. Nick Ayers, currently Mike Pence’s chief of staff, is among those being considered for the job. Trump has told advisers that he wants to replace Nielsen, who is a close ally of Kelly. Forcing Nielsen out could result in Kelly quitting. Ricardel is also expected to be fired. (New York Times / Washington Post / NBC News /